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Human Generated Data

Title

Backing paper from the "Tale of Genji" Album (Genji monogatari gajō): Chapter 25, The Fireflies (Hotaru)

Date

Muromachi period, dated 1516

People

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Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.352.25.C

Human Generated Data

Title

Backing paper from the "Tale of Genji" Album (Genji monogatari gajō): Chapter 25, The Fireflies (Hotaru)

Date

Muromachi period, dated 1516

Classification

Manuscripts

Credit Line

Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of the Hofer Collection of the Arts of Asia, 1985.352.25.C

Machine Generated Data

Tags

Amazon
created on 2022-05-28

Envelope 99
Mail 96
Postcard 88.3
Text 66.8
Page 56.8

Clarifai
created on 2023-10-30

dirty 99.9
retro 99.9
parchment 99.8
antique 99.8
paper 99.7
sepia pigment 99.5
old 99.4
worn 99.2
empty 99.2
sepia 99.1
rough 99
ancient 99
messy 98.7
cardboard 98.5
page 98.5
soil 97.9
rusty 97.7
canvas 97.7
sooty 97.5
obsolete 97.4

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

vintage 71.3
antique 67.9
old 66.3
aged 65.3
paper 65.2
parchment 59.6
ancient 56.3
wallpaper 54.5
texture 52.9
grunge 52.9
empty 50.8
decay 50.3
document 48.4
canvas 47.5
aging 47.1
retro 46.8
cardboard 45.2
dirty 43.5
notebook 43
rough 42.9
material 39.4
stained 38.5
sheet 36.7
blank 36.1
backgrounds 35.8
border 35.4
text 35
letter 34.9
torn 33.9
stain 33.7
damaged 33.5
crumpled 33.1
pages 32.3
book 32.2
burnt 32.1
weathered 30.5
grime 29.4
stains 28.3
worn 27.8
card 27
stucco 26.9
obsolete 26.9
grain 26.8
fracture 26.3
messy 26.2
old fashioned 25.7
space 25.7
ragged 25.4
frame 25.3
age 24.8
wall 23.1
rusty 22.9
spotted 22.2
historic 22.1
poster 21.8
brittle 21.7
mottled 21.5
spot 21.1
structure 20.9
scrolls 20.7
letterhead 20.7
correspondence 20.6
burning 20.3
layers 20.3
art 20.3
note 20.3
grungy 20
history 19.7
page 19.5
pattern 19.2
brown 19.2
textures 19
tracery 18.9
crease 18.6
manuscript 18.6
faded 18.5
design 17.5
crack 17.5
decorative 16.7
broad 16.7
succulent 16.6
backdrop 16.5
surface 15.9
artistic 15.7
graphic 15.4
textured 14.1
cover 13.9
tattered 13.8
envelope 13.5
distressed 11.8
shabby 11.8
yellow 10.6
fiber 10.6
beige 9.7
rust 9.7
journal 9.6
scratched 8.8
detailed 8.7
dirt 8.6
paint 8.2
abrasion 7.9
pasteboard 7.9
uneven 7.8
container 7.8
sepia 7.8
ornament 7.8

Google
created on 2022-05-28

Rectangle 85
Parallel 74.4
Font 74.2
Paper 70.8
Paper product 67.1
Art 65.2
Pattern 65.2
Fashion accessory 63.5
Vellum 60.7
Handwriting 60
Wood 57
Document 54.6
Notebook 52.7
Letter 52.5
Peach 51

Microsoft
created on 2022-05-28

text 99.6
letter 90.5
handwriting 88
beige 78.3
brown 61.2
tan 54.1

Color Analysis

Feature analysis

Amazon

No features identified

Clarifai

Envelope

Clarifai

Envelope 63.5%

Categories

Imagga
created on 2022-05-28

paintings art 88.3%
streetview architecture 3.8%
interior objects 3.6%
beaches seaside 2.8%

Captions

Microsoft
created by unknown on 2022-05-28

a close up of a person 27.5%
a close up of a street 27.4%

Clarifai

No captions written

Salesforce

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip on 2025-05-14

a photograph of a piece of paper with chinese writing on it

Created by general-english-image-caption-blip-2 on 2025-06-29

a chinese document with a red stamp on it

OpenAI GPT

Created by gpt-4o-2024-11-20 on 2025-06-17

This is an image of an aged document or manuscript written in Japanese calligraphy. The paper has a faded beige texture with visible signs of wear and age, such as darker stains and faint marks.

There is text written vertically in delicate black ink on the left-hand side, the right-hand side, and slightly towards the center. The strokes exhibit traditional Japanese script style, likely kanji, with a handwritten appearance. Near the bottom center of the document, there is a red seal stamp, which appears to be an official or personal insignia, often seen in historical Japanese or East Asian documents.

The paper also has some faint decorative borders visible around the edges, adding an ornate touch. Overall, the image suggests the document is either archival, historical, or artistic in nature.

Created by gpt-4o-2024-08-06 on 2025-06-17

The image shows an old piece of paper with Japanese calligraphy written vertically on it. The paper has a weathered and aged appearance, with a yellowed background and some visible stains and imperfections. There is a red seal or stamp towards the bottom of the right column of text. The text is written in a traditional style, with black ink characters. The left side of the paper also contains some vertical lines of calligraphy. The overall appearance of the paper suggests it might be a historical document or a piece of traditional Japanese art involving calligraphy.

Anthropic Claude

Created by anthropic.claude-3-haiku-20240307-v1:0 on 2025-06-11

The image appears to be an old, weathered document or scroll with Japanese text and a red seal or stamp. The text is written in traditional Japanese calligraphy, and the overall appearance suggests this is an antique or historical document. There are no human faces or identifiable individuals visible in the image.

Created by us.anthropic.claude-3-5-sonnet-20241022-v2:0 on 2025-06-11

This appears to be a page from a historical Japanese document or manuscript. The image shows vertical columns of Japanese calligraphy written in black ink on aged, yellowed paper. There is a red seal or stamp mark visible at the bottom of one of the text columns. The paper has some aging and discoloration, giving it an antique appearance. The text appears to be written in traditional Japanese script, likely dating from an earlier historical period. The overall composition is minimal and elegant, typical of traditional East Asian calligraphy and documents.

Meta Llama

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-11b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a piece of aged, yellowed paper with Japanese writing on it. The paper is rectangular in shape and has a rough texture, with visible creases and tears along its edges. The writing on the paper appears to be in black ink, with some red ink used for a stamp or seal at the bottom center of the page. The text is written in a vertical column on the right side of the page, while there is additional writing on the left side, although it is not as prominent.

The overall appearance of the image suggests that it may be a scan or photograph of an antique document or letter, possibly from Japan or another Asian country. The use of traditional Japanese writing and the aged appearance of the paper contribute to this impression.

Created by us.meta.llama3-2-90b-instruct-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image presents a piece of aged paper with Japanese writing, featuring a vertical column of text in the center and two shorter columns on either side. The paper's yellowed color suggests it is old, and the edges are worn and torn.

Key Features:

  • Vertical Column: The central column contains a series of Japanese characters, likely a poem or message.
  • Side Columns: The shorter columns on either side of the central column also feature Japanese writing, possibly providing context or additional information.
  • Paper Condition: The paper's yellowed color and worn edges indicate that it is old and has been handled extensively.
  • Torn Edges: The edges of the paper are torn, suggesting that it may have been damaged or handled roughly at some point.

Overall Impression:

The image conveys a sense of age and history, with the worn paper and faded ink suggesting that it has been preserved for a long time. The Japanese writing adds an air of mystery, as the meaning of the text is not immediately clear.

Amazon Nova

Created by amazon.nova-lite-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image shows a close-up view of an old, yellowed piece of paper with text written in black ink. The paper appears to be aged and worn, with visible creases and stains. The text is written in a vertical format, with lines of characters running from top to bottom. The ink appears to be faded, and the paper has a slightly glossy surface. The image is slightly blurry, making it difficult to read the text.

Created by amazon.nova-pro-v1:0 on 2025-06-08

The image depicts a piece of paper that appears to be old and worn, with a yellowish hue, suggesting age and possible exposure to the elements. The paper has a textured surface, which is typical of aged or handmade paper. There are three columns of text written in a script that resembles Chinese or Japanese characters. The text is black and appears to be handwritten, adding to the antique feel of the document. The characters are neatly aligned in vertical columns, a common format in East Asian writing. The right side of the paper has a red rectangular stamp with Chinese characters inside it, which is a traditional way of authenticating or marking documents in East Asian cultures. The paper has some stains and tears, indicating its age and the passage of time. The overall condition of the paper suggests it has been well-used and possibly cherished, given the care with which the text has been written.

Google Gemini

Created by gemini-2.0-flash-lite on 2025-05-09

This image appears to be a piece of aged, possibly antique, paper with Japanese calligraphy.

Here's a breakdown:

  • Appearance: The paper has a worn, aged look. It is beige or tan, with visible imperfections, marks, and stains, suggesting it's been around for a while. The edges have a slightly uneven and torn quality, further emphasizing its age. The background color is not uniform, and there are variations in tone.
  • Calligraphy: The primary element is the vertical Japanese calligraphy. The brushstrokes are delicate and appear to be done with black ink. The script is not modern and likely belongs to an older writing style. The text includes a red seal at the bottom, a common feature in Japanese documents.
  • Details: There's a suggestion of some kind of decorative border along the left side of the paper.
  • Overall Impression: The image gives a sense of history, possibly related to documentation or art. The paper's worn condition and calligraphy style suggest a historical or cultural significance.

Created by gemini-2.0-flash on 2025-05-09

Here's a description of the image:

The image shows a rectangular piece of aged paper, likely parchment or similar material. The paper is off-white, with some yellowed or stained areas suggesting age and handling. There are borders with a pattern along the left side and top.

There is black Japanese calligraphy on the paper, arranged in vertical columns. The writing is on the right side of the paper and near the left border, and consists of several rows of characters. A red seal or stamp is visible at the bottom of the column of writing on the right.

Mistral Pixtral

Created by us.mistral.pixtral-large-2502-v1:0 on 2025-06-02

The image depicts an aged document written in traditional Japanese script, likely from an old book or manuscript. The paper appears yellowed and slightly worn with age, indicating that it is quite old. The text is written vertically, which is characteristic of traditional Japanese writing.

Here are some details observed:

  1. Text Orientation: The text is written vertically from top to bottom, and the columns read from right to left.
  2. Script: The script appears to be traditional Japanese, possibly in Kanji (Chinese characters used in Japanese writing).
  3. Seal: There is a red seal or stamp near the bottom center of the page, which is common in traditional East Asian documents to signify authorship, ownership, or authenticity.
  4. Margins: The margins of the page have some decorative or patterned elements, which are faintly visible.
  5. Condition: The paper shows signs of aging, such as discoloration and slight wear, indicating it has been preserved for a significant period.

This document could be a historical text, literary work, or official record from a bygone era in Japan.

Qwen

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-7B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

The image appears to be an old document or letter written in a traditional East Asian script, likely Chinese or Japanese. It features a aged, yellowed paper with some wear and tear, including spots and a slightly torn edge on the top right. The paper has a decorative border along the left edge, which seems to be embossed or printed with a subtle pattern.

The text is handwritten in vertical columns, with one column aligned to the left, another in the middle, and a smaller column on the right-hand side. The characters are written in black ink, and there is a red stamp or seal at the bottom right, which is common in formal documents to indicate authenticity or official approval. The overall condition of the document suggests it could be historical or of significant age.

Created by Qwen/Qwen2.5-VL-72B-Instruct on 2025-07-06

This image shows an old, aged piece of paper or document with handwritten text in what appears to be Japanese. The paper has a yellowed, weathered appearance, suggesting it is quite old. The text is written in a vertical format, which is traditional in Japanese writing. There is a red stamp or seal near the bottom right corner of the document, which is likely an official seal or a signature stamp. The paper also has some decorative elements, such as a patterned border at the top. The overall condition of the paper indicates it has been exposed to the elements or has been handled frequently over time.

Text analysis

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